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Bad Gastein vs Obergurgl-Hochgurgl vs Seefeld in Tirol: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Bad Gastein, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl and Seefeld in Tirol based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Bad GasteinObergurgl-HochgurglSeefeld in Tirol
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionSalzburgTirolTyrol
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyYes
Nearest airportsSalzburg Airport (SZG) (~90 km); Innsbruck Airport (INN) (~190 km)Innsbruck (INN - 95 km); Munich (MUC - 270 km)Innsbruck Airport (INN) (22 km); Munich Airport (MUC) (160 km)
Ski area200 km112 km26 km
Blue slopes66 km60 km16 km
Red slopes105 km33 km7 km
Black slopes10 km19 km3 km
Ski lifts502534
Village altitude1,002 m1,793 m1,178 m
Maximum altitude2,686 m3,080 m2,221 m
Hiking trails600 km200 km650 km
Population3,8944003,616
Accommodation beds8,4905,0008,373

Key differences

  • Bad Gastein has the largest ski area: 200 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (112 km) and Seefeld in Tirol (26 km).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Bad Gastein (10 km) and Seefeld in Tirol (3 km).
  • Bad Gastein has the most ski lifts: 50, compared with Seefeld in Tirol (34) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (25).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest village: 1,793 m, compared with Seefeld in Tirol (1,178 m) and Bad Gastein (1,002 m).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest top altitude: 3,080 m, compared with Bad Gastein (2,686 m) and Seefeld in Tirol (2,221 m).
  • Seefeld in Tirol has the most hiking trails: 650 km, compared with Bad Gastein (600 km) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (200 km).
  • Bad Gastein has the largest accommodation capacity: 8,490, compared with Seefeld in Tirol (8,373) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (5,000).

Bad Gastein

World-renowned thermal springs combined with Belle Époque architecture and extensive high-altitude skiing in the Hohe Tauern National Park.

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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Known as the 'Diamond of the Alps', it offers absolute snow reliability from November to May due to its high altitude. Features upscale accommodation with ski-in/ski-out convenience and a modern lift system with minimal waiting times.

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Seefeld in Tirol

World-class cross-country skiing hub on a sunny high plateau, famous Olympic history, and a family-friendly atmosphere with a prominent pedestrian zone.

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